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Emily M. Bender questions convenience argument for LLMs

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Emily M. Bender is considering the "argument from convenience" as it applies to large language models and similar technologies. This argument suggests that certain software is necessary because without it, tasks would take too long to complete. Bender questions this by asking what individuals did four years prior, implying that reliance on convenience might be hindering deeper engagement or development. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about the perceived necessity and development trajectory of LLMs based on convenience.

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Emily M. Bender questions convenience argument for LLMs

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · emilymbender.bsky.social ·

    Thinking about the argument from convenience for LLMs & related technologies in the context of a paper I'm working on. And how people might say, "Without [softw

    Thinking about the argument from convenience for LLMs & related technologies in the context of a paper I'm working on. And how people might say, "Without [software], it would take to long to ___" My usual reaction to this has been: What did you do four years ago? >>

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